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How Exploring Our Shadows Can Improve Our Lives
There are all types of lights and shadows in our lives. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, there is an actual physical light and shadow sequence that affects our lives. The warmth of the sun and protection of darkness can change our moods. Extended times of...
Failure is an Opportunity on the Road to Success
“I have failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” ― Michael Jordan During my time on this planet, I have rarely tasted the sweet nectar of success. But I have had plenty of experience with failure. It has been this extensive experience that has...
10 Facts About Hermann Hesse to Celebrate His Birthday
Perhaps no other writer captured my imagination as much as Hermann Hesse did in my early twenties. Both my parents admired Hesse, and it was perhaps my rebellious spirit that caused me to eschew his work for so long. But reading Narcissus and Goldman got me quite...
"After You Die" by Rakim Deserves a Deeper Exploration
The beat of hip-hop has long served as a soundtrack for cities across the US and around the world, inspiring young people and creating a subculture that affects everything from fashion to politics. Ask any hip hop fanatic about Rakim and they will tell you that...
College Presidents Salaries And The Corporatization Of Higher Ed
The salaries of university presidents might be the clearest indication of what is happening in higher education, profiteering at the expense of those who want to further themselves through education in these uncertain times. With the increase of the cost of college...
Gaslighting And Academic Bullying In College Can Lead To PTSD
“I’ve seen some really horrifying stuff in my department from advisors. Stuff I’d call gaslighting. Stuff like advisors taking credit for students’ work. Yeah, for sure, it can happen.” ― Stated an anonymous source who only identified as “namesarehard” on a string in...
Celebrating The Life And Words Of Eva Saulitis
I was excited to hear about the talk being presented about Eva Saulitis on October 18th at SUNY Fredonia. The event was a must given my admiration for her. It was a reading and discussion of her work by her partner Craig Matkin, executive director of the North Gulf...
A Review Of The Savage Detectives
The Savage Detectives is an unconventional romp through the life of an uncompromising artist. Roberto Bolano extracts every delicious dribble of substance from the lives of his characters. He uses a variety of story telling techniques to craft a novel that is anything...